Angul aluminium park poised for rapid expansion: Hemant Sharma
Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (UNI) Odisha Industries Secretary Hemant Sharma has described the Angul Aluminium Park Pvt. Ltd. (AAPPL), at Angul, as a major growth opportunity set to expand rapidly.
Sharma urged investors to explore the potential at AAPPL, which currently spans 223 acres and is planned to grow to over 600 acres.
He was addressing an exclusive roadshow for AAPPL, a joint venture between IDCO and NALCO to develop a dedicated industrial park in Angul, Odisha.
Highlighting Odisha’s aluminium strength, Sharma noted that while the state produces nearly 72 percent of India’s primary aluminium, its downstream output remains low, presenting vast growth opportunities.
Strategically located near NALCO and key industrial hubs, AAPPL has already attracted three industries, with four more in the pipeline, he added.
Sharma praised both central and state initiatives, such as GST reduction, investor-friendly policies, and active support for entrepreneurs.
He called aluminium “the future metal,” with applications across packaging, appliances, transport, electric vehicles, and aerospace, reaffirming Odisha’s commitment to fostering downstream and ancillary industries under its progressive Industrial Policy.
NALCO CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh said the roadshow aimed to showcase AAPPL, which offers world-class facilities, including advanced road connectivity, efficient transportation, uninterrupted power and water supply, administrative offices, training centres, and laboratories.
The event brought together government officials, industry leaders, investors, and key stakeholders. Singh further stated that NALCO will supply 50,000 tonnes of hot metal annually to downstream industries, promoting cost-effective production and improved competitiveness.
Manikanta Naik, Managing Director of Tata Steel SEZ, and Jagdish Arora, Director (P&T), NALCO, were present at the occasion.
Naik shared success stories from the Gopalpur Industrial Park, which now hosts 14 major industries in sectors like chemicals, solar cells, and green hydrogen.
He expressed strong confidence in AAPPL, calling it a promising venture poised to match—and potentially exceed—Gopalpur’s success.
Jagdish Arora said the road show reaffirmed Odisha’s vision and NALCO’s dedication to establishing AAPPL as a vibrant industrial hub promoting investment, innovation, and employment generation.
During the event, IPICOL, NALCO, and JNARDDC delivered presentations highlighting Odisha’s investor-friendly policies, advancements in industrial park infrastructure, and promising opportunities in the aluminium downstream sector.
The gathering drew over 100 participants, including prominent investors, entrepreneurs, and industry associations.
